5 species (see text) Homalopsis is a genus of snakes of the family Homalopsidae.

[1][2][3] The genus is restricted to South East Asia and includes five currently recognized species.

[1][4] Like all members of the family Homalopsidae, Homalopsis are rear-fanged and mildly venomous, though considered harmless to humans.

[5] Homalopsis are a freshwater aquatic species that are found in a wide range of habitats including ponds, rivers, flowing streams, swamps, marshes and other wetlands.

[6] This species is nocturnal and can be found in muddy bank holes or burrows during the day.